LAARS Pennant PNCV (Sizes 500-2000) - Install and Operating Manual - Manual (Page 9)

Pennant (500-2000) Page 9
length allowed is 50 feet (15.2m). Three elbows have
been calculated into the 50-foot (15.2m) linear run.
Subtract 10 allowable linear feet (3.0m) for every
additional elbow used (see Table 2 ). When fewer than
3 elbows are used, the maximum linear pipe length
allowed is still 50 feet (15.2m).
The connection for the intake air pipe is on the
filter box. The Pennant appliances may have venting
and combustion air ducting attached to the top or the
back. They are shipped with the connections at the
top. For attaching either or both pipes to the back,
the mounting flanges are reversible by removing the
mounting screws and orienting the flanges in the
desired position. Replace the screws after positioning
flanges. Run a bead of silicone around the collar and
slide the pipe over the collar. Secure with sheet metal
screws.
In addition to air needed for combustion, air
shall also be supplied for ventilation, including all air
required for comfort and proper working conditions
for personnel. The Pennant loses less than 1 percent of
its input rating to the room, but other heat sources may
be present.
2.2 Venting
2.2.1 Vent Categories
Depending upon desired Pennant venting, it may
be considered a Category I or a Category III appliance.
In general, a vertical vent system will be a Category
I system. However, in rare instances, a Pennant’s
vertical vent system may be considered Category
III. In the U.S., the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI
Z223.1-Latest Edition), or in Canada the CSA B149.1
(latest edition), defines a Category I vent system, and
includes rules and tables to size these vent systems. If
the Pennant’s vertical vent system does not satisfy the
criteria for Category I venting, it must be vented as a
Category III system.
All Pennant vent systems which discharge
horizontally (without the use of a power venter) are
considered Category III vent systems.
2.2.2 Category I Vent
When vented as a category I appliance, the
vent system must conform to the National Fuel Gas
Code (ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition) in the U.S., or
in Canada, to CSA B149.1 (latest edition). The vent
system must be sized and installed for a Category I
Fan-Assisted Appliance.
If chimney height is greater than 25 feet, or
if multiple units are vented into the same vertical
vent, a barometric damper must be installed on each
appliance, such that the flue draft does not exceed
(negative) 0.1" w.c.
If using a power venter for any type of Category
I venting, the draft should be set between (negative)
0.01 and 0.10" w.c.
2.2.3 Common Venting Systems
Pennant units are Category I fan-assisted when
vented vertically and adhering to all applicable codes.
Pennant units are not allowed to be vented into a
common horizontal vent system, unless a properly
sized vent fan is used, and the common vent system
is properly designed by the vent fan manufacturer or
a qualified engineer. When common venting Pennant
fan-assisted unit with other appliances through
one shared vertical duct called a “common vent”,
special care must be taken by the installer to ensure
safe operation. In the event that the common vent
is blocked, it is possible, especially for fan-assisted
devices, to vent backwards through non-operating
appliances sharing the vent, allowing combustion
products to infiltrate occupied spaces. If the
appliances are allowed to operate in this condition,
serious injury or death may occur.
WARNING
Operation of appliances with a blocked common
vent may lead to serious injury or death. Safety
devices must be implemented to prevent blocked
common vent operation. If safe operation of all
appliances connected to a common vent cannot
be assured, including prevention of spillage of flue
gasses into living spaces, common venting should
not be applied, and appliances should each be
vented separately.
It is for this reason that, in addition to
following proper vent sizing, construction and safety
requirements from the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1 or in Canada, from CSA B149.1 as well as
all applicable local codes, it is required that installers
provide some means to prevent operation with a
blocked common vent. It is suggested that a blocked
vent safety system be employed such that if the switch
from one appliance trips due to excessive stack spill
or backpressure indicating a blocked vent condition,
that all appliances attached to the vent be locked out
and prevented from operating. Note that the Pennant
is equipped with a blocked vent safety (pressure)
switch, as shipped. However, this safety switch has
only been designed and tested to be effective in
installations where the Pennant is vented separately
and NOT common vented with other appliances. As an
additional precaution, it is recommended that a Carbon
Monoxide (CO) alarm be installed in all enclosed
spaces containing combustion appliances. If assistance
TERM DESCRIPTION
Pipe Single-wall galvanized steel pipe, 24 gauge
minimum (either insulated or non-insulated)
Joint Permanent duct tape or aluminum tape
Sealing
Table 4. Required Combustion Air Piping Material.